1999 Freightliner Business Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Business Class years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Freightliner Business Class. That ranks 4th out of 9 Business Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Freightliner Business Class problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Freightliner Business Class recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:hub
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12" x 4" dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.
Risk: Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:controls, pedals and linkages
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.
Risk: This could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake pedal push rod.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with dual leaf spring type air ride suspensions and vehicles built with single leaf spring type air ride suspensions. Rear suspension springs can fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.
Risk: If undetected, the rear end of the spring could separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation.
Fix: For vehicles equipped with single leaf springs, dealers will remove and replace all springs. For vehicles equipped with dual leaf springs, dealers will inspect for cracked springs and replace if cracked.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brake system locking up intermittently, and abs light would momentarily stay on. Also, engine stalls whenever on a deep incline; vehicle been into dealer shop on five occasions, and problems still reoccurring. *ak consumer states vehicle does not have to be on an incline for it to stall, it just…
Other Freightliner Business Class years
← 1998 Business Class · 2000 Business Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Business Class | 7 | 1 |
| 2002 Business Class | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 Business Class | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 Business Class | 1 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 1998 Business Class | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 Business Class | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 Business Class | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 Business Class | 2 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Freightliner Business Class?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Freightliner Business Class?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Freightliner Business Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Business Class model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.